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On behalf of Newman Law Group posted in Wills on Monday, April 13, 2015.

Jointly owned assets in a marital estate are usually transferred automatically to the surviving spouse. Said another way, probate is typically unnecessary for jointly owned assets when at least one owner is still alive.

On behalf of Newman Law Group posted in Wills on Friday, April 3, 2015.

How can an individual avoid inheritance disputes when there is a family business and multiple heirs, perhaps from different marriages? Should the analysis change when one or more heirs actively participate in the business?

By Nicole Newman of Newman Law Group posted in Wills on Monday, February 9, 2015.

Anyone with a minor child must stop to consider who would raise their child if they were unable. Imagining your premature death, let alone someone else raising your child can be difficult, which is why many people put off making the decision. Often times, people give themselves a false sense of relief because they discussed it with a family member or friend that they know would raise their child with love and grace. Unfortunately, if you do not legally document who you would want to raise your child if you are unable, the court will do it for you. Usually, it will be an over-burdened court that will not put the same love, care, and time into making the decision that you would.

On behalf of Newman Law Group posted in Wills on Monday, February 2, 2015.

Has reality television hit a new chord with a program devoted to real-life inheritances? Called "Strange Inheritance with Jamie Colby," the Fox program may unintentionally educate its viewers about some of the issues that may arise in estate planning.

On behalf of Newman Law Group posted in Wills on Monday, October 6, 2014.

In recent posts, we’ve highlighted some important benefits that can be accomplished with a trust. In all fairness, however, a will can also be an important part of estate planning. Accordingly, this post explores some benefits to wills.

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